What to Know
- Luke Perry, who gained instant heartthrob status as wealthy rebel Dylan McKay on 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' has died. He was 52
- High-tech vending machines like the ones you see in airports may soon be replacing your favorite MTA newsstand
- JetBlue is offering free flights for a year, but it's going to cost you
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
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1. Luke Perry Dead at Age 52 Following Massive Stroke
Luke Perry, who gained instant heartthrob status as wealthy rebel Dylan McKay on "Beverly Hills, 90210," died Monday after suffering a massive stroke, his publicist said. He was 52.
Perry was surrounded by family and friends when he died, publicist Arnold Robinson said.
The actor had been hospitalized, after a 911 call summoned medical help to his home in the Sherman Oaks section of Los Angeles.
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2. High-Tech Vending Machines May Soon Replace Subway Newsstands
High-tech vending machines like the ones you see in airports may soon be replacing your favorite MTA newsstand.
The MTA is having trouble keeping the subway station newsstands open.
Apparently, people are not busing candy bars and newspapers like they used to.
Read more here.
3. JetBlue Offering Free Flights for a Year, But There's a Catch
JetBlue is offering free flights for a year, but it's going to cost you.
The airline is running a contest on Instagram, but there is a catch.
You have to delete your entire feed to enter.
Read more here.
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